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How Advanced Diagnostics Helps Bus Fleets Stay Ahead of Repairs

Chat with Noregon’s Kevin Smallhorn at ACT Expo about bus diagnostic tools, telematics integration, CNG maintenance support, and strategies to help reduce downtime and improve uptime.

May 9, 2026

How can school bus fleets reduce downtime, support technicians, and prepare for the transition to alternative fuels?

At ACT Expo, Kevin Smallhorn of Noregon Systems discusses how the company’s J-Pro diagnostics platform helps fleets troubleshoot vehicles faster, integrate with telematics systems, and improve maintenance efficiency. He explains Noregon’s growing work with CNG fuel delivery systems and how diagnostic tools can help technicians confidently adapt to new technologies.

In this interview, we discuss:

  • Remote and in-shop vehicle diagnostics
  • CNG and alternative fuel maintenance support
  • Predictive and prescriptive maintenance tools
  • Live wiring diagrams and troubleshooting features
  • Technician education and training challenges
  • Strategies to reduce downtime and extend vehicle life

As school bus fleets face tighter budgets and increasingly complex vehicles, tools that improve uptime and technician efficiency are more critical than ever.

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